Health: other; gender reassignment procedures or treatment for minors; prohibit. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled the "Protecting Minors from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation Act," prohibits healthcare professionals in Michigan from performing or prescribing treatments intended to alter a minor’s appearance or psychological perception of their sex, particularly if it contradicts their biological sex. The law outlines specific prohibited practices, including hormone therapy and surgeries designed to change a minor’s anatomy. However, it includes exceptions for minors with disorders of sex development and certain medical emergencies. The bill also establishes legal remedies for those harmed by violations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits prescribing or administering hormones or drugs to suppress puberty.
- Prohibits surgeries designed to alter a minor’s genitalia or reproductive system.
- Defines ‘female’ and ‘male’ based on biological sex characteristics.
- Establishes a timeframe of 2 years from the accrual of a cause of action for legal action.
- Allows for injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees for successful plaintiffs.
- The Attorney General can enforce the act.
- Exempts treatment for disorders of sex development and certain medical emergencies.
- Exempts treatment of infections, injuries, diseases, or disorders exacerbated by gender-transition procedures.
Who is affected
- Minors under 18 years of age
- Healthcare professionals
- Parents and guardians of minors
- Medical facilities and providers
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